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Fathom Entertainment, one of North America\u2019s most progressive indie distributors, has named former Disney, IMAX, and MetaMedia executive Jason Brenek as its new CEO, succeeding retiring boss Ray Nutt at a key moment in the company\u2019s ambitious distribution expansion.<\/p>\n
While Fathom built its reputation on alternative programming and event cinema, the company has increasingly established itself as one of animation\u2019s most important theatrical showcasers, helping studios and indie outfits turn limited engagements, remastered re-releases, and fan-driven event screenings into meaningful and profitable box-office milestones.<\/p>\n Brenek takes over as Fathom continues expanding beyond its traditional limited business. Earlier this year, the company rebranded from Fathom Events to Fathom Entertainment, signaling its intention to become a full-service specialty theatrical distributor on a much larger scale. Its biggest test yet comes on October 23 of this year with the nationwide release<\/a> of Wildwood<\/em>, Laika\u2019s long-awaited stop-motion feature, marking the company\u2019s first major wide release of a new animated feature.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n Brenek said in a release<\/p>\n There are very few companies in this industry that genuinely expand what the moviegoing experience can be. Fathom created the category of \u201cevent cinema,\u201d and I have admired what this team has built for well over a decade. Having had the opportunity to work with Fathom at different points in my career, I have seen firsthand the care and creativity this organization brings to content producers, cinema partners, and millions of consumers. Under Ray\u2019s leadership, Fathom has grown into something truly special during this period of radical change in the broader business of entertainment \u2013 a company with a devoted audience, a distinct identity, and a real and expanding role in the theatrical landscape.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n